Aamir Khan is first non-MP actor to be invited to Indian Parliament

Aamir Khan is the first non-MP Bollywood actor to be invited to the Indian Parliament.

The 3 Idiots star and his creative team will be there on Thursday (June 21) to give their views on the subject of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the pharmaceutical sector, the Hindustan Times reports.

"It's a matter of great pride," said an insider. "The basic idea is to share the research on the subject of medicines. Aamir is personally working hard on it."

Although Khan remained unavailable for comment, his official spokesperson confirmed: "Yes, Aamir has been invited and he would be going there on Thursday."

However, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Rajeev Shukla said he is unaware of any such development, commenting: "I am not aware of Aamir being given any such permission. It is not easy."

Khan has raised public awareness of social issues such as female foeticide, domestic violence and medical malpractice on his TV show Satyamev Jayate.